Heading 3916

Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics

8 declarable lines

Heading 3916 covers plastic monofilament whose cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm, plus plastic rods, sticks and profile shapes, as long as they are not otherwise worked beyond surface working. It splits first by material: polymers of ethylene, polymers of vinyl chloride, and other plastics. The vinyl chloride lines separate siding from window, door, decking and railing profiles, and the other plastics lines separate acrylics, racket strings, monofilament and a residual other line.

Products in this heading

Plastic welding rods
PVC window and door profiles
PVC decking and railing profiles
PVC siding for building exteriors
Acrylic plastic rods and sticks
Racket strings of plastic
Heavy plastic monofilament for trimmer line
Plastic profile shapes cut to length

How to choose the right subheading

Material: polymers of ethylene, polymers of vinyl chloride, or other plastics
Form: monofilament with any cross-sectional dimension over 1 mm, or a rod, stick or profile shape
For vinyl chloride: whether the profile is siding, a window, door, decking or railing profile, or another profile
For other plastics: whether it is acrylic, a racket string, a monofilament, or a residual other product
Whether the goods are worked beyond surface working, which would push them out of this heading

Often confused with

Plastic tubes and pipes
Hollow tubes and pipes are classified as tubes and hoses, not as rods or profile shapes.
Heading 3917
Self-adhesive plastic tape and strip
Self-adhesive flat shapes in rolls go to the self-adhesive plates and sheets heading.
Heading 3919
Noncellular plastic sheet and film
Flat plates, sheets and film are classified by the plates and sheets headings, not as rods or profiles.
Heading 3920
Plastic gutters, fittings and other builders' ware
Builders' ware of plastics is classified in its own heading.
Heading 3925
Plastic dowels or pins put up as finished articles
Articles of plastics not covered by a specific heading fall to other articles of plastics.
Heading 3926

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for PVC window profiles?

PVC window, door, decking and railing profiles are classified under 3916.20.00.20. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 5.8%.

What is the duty on acrylic plastic rods?

Rods and profile shapes of acrylic polymers fall under 3916.90.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 6.5%.

How do I classify plastic monofilament with a 2 mm cross-section?

If it is of other plastics, use 3916.90.30.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%. If it is of polymers of ethylene, use 3916.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.